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Welcome to our beautiful Salt Spring Island Accommodations!
Ango Retreat, Salt Spring Island
Ango Retreat is an enchanting waterview haven: 20 gorgeous acres of sunny meadows, orchards, woods and gardens nestled privately at the end of an idyllic country lane.
‘Ango’ means ‘Peaceful Dwelling’, as both an action or state of being, as well as a place to be.
Here, birds and frogs sing, tall fir trees dance in the breeze, the water reflects ever-shifting light, bright dragonflies flash over the pond, the air is fresh and sweet. Here we breathe deeply, drink in beauty, and forget for a while the busy world beyond.
With fully self-contained guest suites and a variety of facilities for group activities, Ango offers an extraordinary setting for your
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The Villas at Vesuvius
www.vesuviusvillas.com rentals@vesuviusvillas.com
770 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 1L6
Phone: 1-250-537-9768
Relax and take in the famous vistas and sunsets of Vesuvius from Salt Spring’s newest and most unique vacation accommodation, just a short stroll from store, restaurant and the island’s warmest swimming beach.
Set against a wooded hillside overlooking Vesuvius Bay, the Mediterranean style Villas contain 12 independently owned, tastefully furnished one and two-bedroom suites ranging in size from 900 to 1,300 square feet. The upper floor suites are accessed by elevator and covered breezeways.
All suites feature an open plan kitchen/dining and living area with fireplace, opening onto a large shaded porch or balcony. In addition each of the four terrace level suites
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Salt Spring Islands is stunning from the air. Unlike many of the other smaller islands, Salt Spring Island has numerous lakes, a number of fine sandy beaches and massive valleys. Here’s a sampling of this beautiful island. For additional Salt Spring Island aerial photographs please visit the Gallery.
The large town of Ganges is of course the hub of the island. While Ganges seems busy from the narrow streets, from the air one notices that it is quite small and actually very picturesque. Ganges must truly be one of the prettier little towns in British Columbia!
Ganges, Salt Spring Island Aerial Photographs, British Columbia, Canada.
The Fulford Valley at the south end of Salt Spring Island is a picturesque farming community. Mount
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Mount Maxwell Provincial Park contains one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island The views are superb with Vancouver Island looming to the west, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the mainland of British Columbia and Washington State in the background. The lower portion of the park has stands of old-growth Douglas fir, Garry oak meadows and salmon bearing creeks.
The view from Mount Maxwell looking south down the Fulford Valley, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
The view of Burgoyne Bay from Mount Maxwell, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Skunk Cabbage, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Ruckle Provincial Park is a stunning park overlooking Swanson Channel. From the rocky shoreline you can watch ferries and pleasure boats ply the waters while enjoying one of the most spectacular camping spots in the Southern Gulf Islands. Orcas and sea lions are often seen and the 7 km of rocky shoreline is great to explore.
The park is named after Irish emigrant Henry Ruckle who homesteaded here in 1872 and married Ella Anna Christensen in 1877. Most of the property was donated to the province in 1974 but the Ruckle family continues to farm on private land near the entrance to the park.
Old farm buildings at Ruckle Provincial Park, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Ruckle Provincial Park from the water,
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Burgoyne Bay is both accessible by land from a turn off in the Fulford Valley as well as water as there is a government dock and good moorage in the area. The tree lined roads to the bay are very picturesque with many old farm buildings and funky fences. This road is also incredibly dusty!
The area around Burgoyne Bay was recently acquired and is now Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park. The park contains wooded Douglas fir forests, a beautiful Garry oak forest, a number of old farm buildings and a native archaeological site.
Tree lined roads near Burgoyne Bay, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
The public wharf at Burgoyne Bay, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
The rocky shore at Burgoyne Bay,
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Walker Hook is located on the north end of Salt Spring Island and was named after schooner captain Edward Walker. The area has been used for fish farming in recent years and is also one of the largest archaeological sites in the Gulf Islands. This beautiful spit is well worth a visit.
Aerial photograph of Walker Hook with Wallace Island in the background, Salt Spring Island, BC
A boat at Walker Hook, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Fulford Harbour is located at the southern end of Saltspring Island and is the jumping off point for people on their way to or from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Fulford Harbour is likely the funkiest area in the Southern Gulf Islands with hippie overtones everywhere you look. The area also has an interesting history.
The ferry dock at Fulford Harbour. Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Sheep Island Fuels, Fulford Harbour. Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
St Paul's Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island
The BC Ferry Skeena Queen leaving Fulford Harbour in route to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island’s Saturday Market is held every Saturday in Ganges from the beginning of April to the end of October. More than 140 artisans sell everything from musical instruments and beautiful glasswork to soaps and clothing. Local farmers bring in their garlic, fruits and vegetables and there is always some fabulous baking. From a photography perspective it really doesan’t get much better than this with eye popping images everywhere.
Flowers at the Salt Spring Island Saturday Market, Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Musicians performing at the Salt Spring Island Saturday Market, Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Garlic for sale at the Salt Spring Island Saturday Market located in Ganges
Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market, Ganges, BC
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